I really thought this film held promise initially, but then it just fell completely flat. I went in with high hopes, and unfortunately, it didn't live up to them at all. Michael B. Jordan does fine work, certainly, however the narrative felt incomplete and shifted toward a dramatic tone rather than the action thriller vibe I was anticipating. That’s just how things turned out, though.

It turned out to be surprisingly good, though it didn't quite reach a level that would warrant more than a three-star rating.

This is an effort to bring back the Jack Ryan story to the screen, following the earlier films starring Alec Baldwin and Harrison Ford, as well as unsuccessful attempts with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. While John Krasinski’s television series apparently found success—something I haven't experienced myself—this film introduces a spin-off featuring Michael B. Jordan and John Kelly, known as John Clark. Stefano Sollima …